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R788 EEV

1997 Mazda 121

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,368 mi
Last recorded59,368 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 12156,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 EEV
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 59,368 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,122 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,390 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,928 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,249 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,917 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,107 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 37,107 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 121?

Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,747
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,459
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,371
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,598
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,343
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,793
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R788 EEV is a 1997 Mazda 121 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 56,237 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R788 EEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R788 EEV registered?

R788 EEV is a 1997 Mazda 121, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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